EBKernel Unveils Cog-WM 1.0 Brain-Inspired Cognitive World Model

Shanghai startup EBKernel released Cog-WM 1.0, a cognitive world model using latent prediction instead of frame reconstruction. In mapless navigation, success rose from 78.50% to 86.89% on HM3D-ObjectNav; in manipulation, the model outperforms pi0.5 baselines by up to 16%.

• Mapless navigation success 86.89% vs 78.50% for BSC-Nav
• SPL increased from 47.70 to 48.35
• Outperforms pi0.5 baselines by up to 16% in manipulation
• LIBERO-Plus ablations: full stack 84.6% vs 80% for policy